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The Dallas Cowboys are continuing to call in the reinforcements. After starting the season with several defensive players on injured reserve, the Cowboys are seeing help is on the way.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / September 8

Cowboys place Perrion Winfrey on IR, thinning line after Micah Parsons trade

The Dallas Cowboys will be without a defensive tackle for at least the next few games. On Monday, they placed Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve due to a back issue.

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Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Dallas Cowboys' heartbreaking injury update ahead of Week 2 adds intrigue to high-profile player's fate

Perrion Winfrey was one of the biggest preseason standouts for the Dallas Cowboys in August. His effort was so noticeable that head coach Brian Schottenheimer got emotional when discussing the veteran had made the 53-man roster before the start of the regular season.

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Cowboys place DT Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve

The Cowboys have placed defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve, the team announced. Winfrey injured his back in an Aug. 31 practice, did not practice the rest of the week and was ruled out of Thursday's season opener against the Eagles.

NFL News / Inside The Star / September 4

Week 1 Injury Report: Cowboys get good news on 2 starters

Welcome to game day, and with that means the first injury report of the season. The Dallas Cowboys are heading into Philadelphia to take on the defending champs and division rival Eagles in the NFL’s opening game tonight in Philly.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 1

Key Cowboys defender misses practice Monday following back injury

Throughout the 2025 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys had one of their highest-profile players sit out with back tightness. Of course, that was Micah Parsons, who also happened to be going through a contentious contract negotiation and was eventually traded to the Green Bay Packers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 31

Dallas Cowboys dodge bullet with Perrion Winfrey injury update

In four days, the Dallas Cowboys will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in the first game of the NFL season on Thursday night. The clock is ticking for the Cowboys to have everything in order before their first game, but as we all know, there have been a lot of moving parts with this team.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 27

Cowboys DT calls out rivals in heartwarming video after making 53-man roster

The Dallas Cowboys had to make some difficult roster decisions on Monday as the team finalized its 53-man lineup headed into Week 1's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 26

Perrion Winfrey roster decision had Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer overcome by emotion

There were multiple fan-favorites released by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, including wide receiver Traeshon Holden, safety Alijah Clark, and running back Deuce Vaughn.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 26

3 biggest surprises from Cowboys' initial 53-man roster for 2025 NFL season

The Dallas Cowboys, along with the rest of the NFL, have officially finished up the hardest day on the league's calendar. Roster cuts are never easy, and today, many players found out they won't be a part of the 2025 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 26

Cowboys surprise fans with All-UFL standout on 53-man roster after cut scare

UPDATE: The Dallas Cowboys pulled the old switcharoo on fans after an initial report that defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey was released by the team. However, shortly after, reports surfaced that he has been named to the 53-man roster for the regular season.

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All-UFL standout makes case for Cowboys 53-man roster spot in preseason finale

There was some excitement in Dallas Cowboys Nation after the team signed defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey earlier in the NFL offseason. The 6-foot-4, 291-pound Winfrey, a former Cleveland Browns fourth-round NFL Draft pick, starred for the Birmingham Stallions during the 2025 season and earned All-UFL honors before his signing.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 27

All-UFL standout gets first-team reps after shining at Cowboys camp

The Dallas Cowboys strapped on full pads for the first time during in this year's training camp on Sunday, and players were eager to get the pads cracking.

NFL News / Inside The Star / June 23

The Cowboys Added a Wildcard to Their 2025 Defensive Line

On June 18, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys signed Perrion Winfrey, a former fourth-round NFL Draft pick and recent UFL breakout star, to strengthen a defensive line that lacked consistency in 2024.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Cowboys Sign UFL Star Who Just Couldn’t Wait To Get Inside The Star

FRISCO - Security here at The Star in Frisco is pretty tight. That goes for the lowly media ... and it even goes for relative unknowns with an outside chance to make the Dallas Cowboys' 90-man roster.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / June 21

Browns’ former draft pick who left Cleveland no choice but to cut him earns chance to rewrite his story after UFL breakout

One former Cleveland Browns draft pick is back in the NFL after not appearing in a game since the 2023 season with another team. The Dallas Cowboys have signed former Browns defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey following a standout season in the UFL.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / June 20

Former Cleveland Browns Draft Pick Getting Second Chance in NFL

A former draft pick of the Cleveland Browns is back in the NFL. On Friday, the Dallas Cowboys signed Perrion WInfrey to a free-agent deal. Winfrey was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft bu the Browns.

NFL News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 18

Dallas Cowboys Sign Former Oklahoma DT Perrion Winfrey per Report

Former Oklahoma defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey is set to get another shot at making an NFL roster. The Dallas Cowboys are signing Winfrey, per NBC Houston’s

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / December 3, 2023

Jets’ Perrion Winfrey expected to be out for season after being carted off vs Falcons

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh provided a brutal update on defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey on Sunday following the team’s 13-8 loss against the Atlanta Falcons.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / December 3, 2023

Can Perrion Winfrey be Jets Next gem for Defensive Staff

Can Perrion Winfrey be the next defensive gem unearthed by the Jets and their staff? Say what you will about Robert Saleh and the 2023 Jets, but one undeniable fact up to this point is that they do some impressive work when it comes to player development.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2, 2023

Jets Elevating DT Perrion Winfrey

Jordan Schultz reports that the Jets are elevating DT Perrion Winfrey for Week 13. Winfrey joined the Jets practice squad after he was cut by the Browns for repeated off-field incidents that resulted in a two-game suspension. The suspension stemmed from an incident in which he allegedly threatened a woman with a gun..

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2023

Browns expected to add D-lineman after latest cut

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2023

Browns waive 2022 draft pick

The Browns decided to part ways with one of their youngest players on Wednesday morning after he found himself in the news for the wrong reason a day ago.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2023